The Montreal Canadiens aim to even the score in the second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres as they face off at the KeyBank Center tonight. After losing the first game 4-2 on Wednesday, the Canadiens find themselves trailing in a series for the first time in this year’s NHL playoffs.
In the previous round against Tampa, Montreal took the lead in the opening game but ended up in a tight seven-game battle with alternating wins and losses before securing victory. Buffalo, making their first post-season appearance since 2011, showcased a different style in their win over Montreal with a focus on agile puck movement rather than sheer physicality.
Cole Caufield, Montreal’s top scorer with 51 goals, has yet to make a significant impact in the playoffs and will be eager to make his mark in Game 2. The series will shift to Montreal’s Bell Centre for Game 3 scheduled for Sunday.